My Feb Wardrobe Purchases: Quiet Blue

For those who are interested, I'm happily sticking to my shopping plan, budget, and style goals.

Refresh my jeans capsule in blue and white. Need to look trendier for my sartorial preferences - check.
BE EXTRA MINDFUL ABOUT QUALITY BECAUSE THAT IS SUSTAINABLE. I am sooooo on it. And I successfully de-pilled old items. Very satisfying! - check.
Refresh Wardrobe Basics - done and DONE. Pricey replenishes, but worth it - check.
Add blue - my colour of the year - check, check, check
Add a few trends that tickle my fancy- check

This is what earned a place in my wardrobe:

Trendy Everlane blue Cuffed Jeans
Trendy Everlane relaxed white Jeans
Trendy Classic blue Sailor Jeans
Trendless Fuzzy Trucker Jacket (classic cut)
Trendless Camera Bag (classic cut)
Trendy Classic Puff Sleeve Polka Dot Mixed Media Sweater
Trendy BIG Shirt from Zara that has its avant-garde elements
Light Blue Eccos (classic cut)

It's completely intuitive how I add classics and trends to my wardrobe because I am equally attracted to both. I'm a Trendy Classic!

EVERY item is beautifully made except the Zara shirt. But the Zara shirt is made of really nice fabric - (extremely important) - and the cut is genius. I've washed, dried, and ironed it already. So far so good. Drapes like a dream.

All items worn accept the Zara shirt and ECCOS. Still too cold.

All items work seamlessly well with what I have. Outfit creation is a treat and pleasure. LOVE IT ALL! Feeling SOOO GOOD with my wardrobe and style, and am very grateful!

YES, I passed on some items so my wardrobe stays a similar size. No waste.

YES, I will show you eventually what I passed on, and all items go to a good second home. I am strict about that. No landfills.

YES, I need to show you outfit pics and will hopefully get to it next week!

Custom Find

by Angie

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Everlane

The Super-Straight Jean

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Nordstrom

Rebecca Taylor Dot Sweater

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Zara

Asymmetrical Poplin Shirt

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Banana Republic

High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Sailor Jean

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Banana Republic

Fuzzy Trucker Jacket

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J.Crew

Devon camera bag with detachable strap

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Zappos

Ecco ECCOSoft 7 Sneaker

$149.94

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4 years ago

Mirjana

Veteran

Lovely items Angie, great jeans. I like also the blue items and i am looking forward to see them in action.

Joy

You have been “on it” have have done lots of refreshing. You look ready for spring and early summer. I have been thinking about blue and several of the items you added. I keep wondering if I will actually wear a shirt like the Zara big shirt. I seldom wear long sleeves and button downs. Can you tell? Will this shirt require ironing regularly?
Like Mirjana, I am looking forward to seeing your outfits.

Jenn

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Everything here looks made for you, Angie. Can't wait to see how they all integrate into your wardrobe!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Mijana, you are so sweet.

Jenn, that means a lot! Thank you.

Joy, you're sweet too. YES, you need to iron that Zara shirt unfortunately.

April

Great items! And yes, wondering what Joy is wondering about that Zara shirt. I do not enjoy ironing shirts, especially since when it's warm enough to wear them, it's too hot and humid to stand over a steam iron.

April, yes to ironing the shirt. Turn on the a/c

Bee

Active Member

What a fun refresh! It's almost a mini capsule in and of itself. Loving all the light blue, and can't wait to see your outfits! I'm thankful that we get to see your shopping plan and how it translates into action, and how sticking to it allows you to create a fabulous wardrobe that brings so much joy! It's contagious and very inspirational.

Sara L.

I love the Zara shirt. I notice they have it white too. I'm seriously considering it but need to think on it more.

Sal

Always fun to see. My picks are the sailor jeans and the camera bag.... super fun. Lovely additions all round.

rachylou

Quiet Blue: Love that!

Diana

Oh, that powdery periwinkle sort of blue of the Ecco sneakers is lovely.

(hehe now I'm wondering if I need pale blue sneakers too. I wear my pale pink ones all the time.)

deb

You are so good at sticking to your goals.

taylor

Thoughtful, beautiful pieces!

Jane

Lovely pieces Angie and such a super read. Such a pretty shade of blue.

Bee, what a sweet thing to say. Thank you.

Sal, of course you like the wide crops best. Sooooo you

Diana, I'd be disappointed if you didn't get light blue sneaks too.

Ladies, sorry I have to run, but really appreciate the kind words! Back later.

Synne

Can't wait for your outfit pics Fab lot!

Anonymous

Looking forward to the outfit pics

Laurie

Nice items, and it is a "quiet" blue, isn't it? I really love the Eccos in that shade. I have white and black, but haven't reached for the black ones much.

Bijou

Lovely to see your additions and how beautifully the integrate into your wardrobe.

Suz

I love to see your wardrobe refreshes! Such lovely blues. They are going to serve you well. The mix of trends and classics is so intuitive and right for you.

CarolS

Lovely additions, Angie. Particularly looking forward to see the Zara top in action! It's a style I enjoy greatly from the sidelines.

Runcarla

*sigh* the quiet blue is lovely...

Marilyn

Quiet blue. Love that! Looking forward to seeing how you style these pieces. I'm going to check out the sailor jeans next time I'm in BR.

I'm focused on blue for spring/summer as well. I already have quite few pieces more at the navy end and I'm hoping to add some soft blues. I'm quite liking light blue with red and I THINK you did an ensemble post on those colours last year.

Laura

Lovely additions and in keeping with your color of the year! Way to stick to your theme. I just returned the BR sailor jeans in favor of a pair of navy Madewell wide crops. It was a tough call! The pair of BR jeans I received flared out a bit from knee downward and I preferred a straighter cut. I am a sucker for the sailor styling though! So cute.

Jaime

Everything is lovely and thoughtfully chosen. Love the sailor jeans and blue sneakers. And blue jacket. And bag. I could go on but you get the idea!

Cardiff girl

Light blue is such a flattering colour on you,these new pieces will look lovely.

Sisi

Aw, how many pretty things! I agree with Jenn, they are very "Angie" and I can't wait to see the outfits. I like your definition "quiet blue" - one of my favourite colours.

Style Fan

Love the blue. I was tempted by the BR sailor pants. I can't wait to see how you style the Zara shirt. Such an interesting look.

Beth Ann

Loving the soft shade of blue! I'm looking forward to see this blended with the other colors in your wardrobe -- particularly the sour brights that ou do so well.

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